GEOL 202 Evolution of Earth Systems

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Prerequisites: GEOL 101 , or GEOL 140 , or PHSC 104
Study of changes in the Earth’s crust, global climate, oceans, and life through 4.6 billion years of geological time. Topics include fossils, mass extinctions, and the geologic development of the Appalachians. Lab emphasizes field study of southern West Virginia geology.

Term Offered: (S)
Three hours lecture, three hours lab